As vice president of manufacturing for a division of a $6 billion global tire company, Gary Bernardo relocated production in his division outside the country. Then he relocated himself into a new career.

(North Canton, OH – July 7, 2014) – Through a special grant, Stark State College is offering free training for those with information technology experience to upgrade skills and acquire industry-recognized credentials.

The network-focused classes will prepare students to take CompTIA certification exams for A+, Network+ and Security+, and Stark State’s career development experts will then help them advance into the right job.